Eduard LASSEN (1830–1904). 3 letters from the conductor to the singer, Weimar 1894–1900; 8 pages, in-8 format, 2 envelopes. Friendly letters from the conductor to the singer. December 31, 1894. Musical life has come to a halt in Weimar, as the Court is “in deep mourning”; he advises the singer to stop in Weimar on her way to Berlin, so that she can organize something upon her return from Berlin; he recommends her to Count Wedel and to Weingartner… – October 9, 1895. “We are currently in need of a coloratura singer; do you happen to have anyone available?”… – November 24, 1900. He recommends to her “a young Italian woman, Mademoiselle Fiorelli, who would like to perfect her singing skills”; she has “a lovely voice—fresh and youthful—but her vocal technique has been spoiled by the teacher she’s had so far”…